Remote Catering Operations Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Autonomy in strategy and execution

Career growth opportunities

Remote leadership exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Catering Operations Lead to oversee and optimize catering services across client sites from a remote location. The role requires leading remote teams, establishing standards, and driving improvements in service quality, efficiency, and cost control in the Gauteng region.

You will develop policies, monitor KPIs, manage procurement remotely, and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards while enabling innovative remote catering

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in catering operations management with remote leadership.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate remote teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and operational efficiency principles.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in using advanced remote collaboration and operational management tools.
• Track record of driving operational excellence and cost savings in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage remote teams responsible for catering operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Develop, implement, and enforce operational policies and procedures for efficient service delivery.
• Monitor KPIs for catering operations, identifying trends and areas for enhancement.
• Oversee inventory management, procurement processes, and supplier relations remotely.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards across all operational sites.
• Drive innovation and implement best practices in catering logistics and service to improve client satisfaction.

Skills

Remote leadership

Team motivation

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Decision making

Remote collaboration tools

Food safety regulations

Operational efficiency

KPIs monitoring

Tools

ERP systems

Operations management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Remote Catering Operations Lead to spearhead the management and optimization of catering services from a distance. This leadership role is critical in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and high-quality delivery of catering solutions across various client sites, all managed through remote coordination and strategic oversight. You will be responsible for setting operational standards, managing remote teams, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery for clients throughout the Gauteng region. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact in a remote-first operational leadership capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage remote teams responsible for catering operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Develop, implement, and enforce operational policies and procedures for efficient service delivery.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for catering operations, identifying trends and areas for enhancement.
• Oversee inventory management, procurement processes, and supplier relations remotely.
• Ensure adherence to rigorous health, safety, and sanitation standards across all operational sites.
• Drive innovation and implement best practices in catering logistics and service to improve client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in catering operations management or a related field, with significant remote leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate remote teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and operational efficiency principles.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in using advanced remote collaboration and operational management tools.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and cost savings in a dynamic environment, ideally in the Vereeniging area or similar.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package for a remote role.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility in shaping operational strategies.
• Opportunity to lead innovative remote catering solutions and make a strategic impact.
• Work from a location that suits you best, enjoying unparalleled flexibility.
• Professional growth opportunities within a company committed to excellence.